Course Descriptions

PSY 108 - Fundamentals of APA Style

1 Credit

Students will learn the basics of APA style, the standard writing style for most social sciences. Proper techniques for citing sources, preparing a manuscript, and expressing material clearly and accurately will be covered. Students will practice writing short papers and components of papers in this style.

Prerequisite(s): Completed English 101 with a C or better, or completed English 200 with a C or better.

MCC General Education: MCC-BCW - Writing (MBCW), MCC-IL - Information Literacy (MIL)

Course Learning Outcomes
. 1. Apply APA format to a document.
2. Distinguish plagiarism from appropriate quoting and paraphrasing.
3. Cite sources in proper APA style.

Use links below to see if this course is offered:
Intersession 2025
Spring Semester 2025